Thank you, Dream Theater.
   Sunday, January 29, 2006, 3:08 PM

Before i start with Dream Theater's gig, i just want to let everyone know i got only 2 demerit points but failed my test because the stupid car in front of me hit the breaks just after a left turn at a cross junction, causing me to stop at the yellow box.

Went to the Indoor Stadium just on time. Planned to reach earlier but Keith and i waited for WanDope and cabs at Aljunied were fully hired. So WanDope's friend, Shane, sped his taxi and fetched us there. As we reached, there was a long queue behind the entrance as security was tight. We walked up slowly and they opened another gate... We were the first to go in! Damn, we skipped a whole line of bodies. Checked out the merchandise booth and was disappointed that the tees were sold out.
Went in, checked out our seats, went back out to chill, and then in again before Dream Theater started jamming.

Everyone got off their seats and rushed to the front of their respective sectors. Seriously, the organisers clearly didn't know what rock concerts are. Who the hell sits down?

The performances were unexplainable. Wanted to cry. No mistakes whatsoever. The band was very appreciative of the crowd, kept mentioning 'Singapore' (which made us all weeping), didn't compromise any part of their humble showmanship and rocked the house. The vocalist didn't screw up one bit (unlike what i expected, because singing the genre live is way difficult). In fact, he sounded better.
WanDope, Keith, Shane and i were at the front of our sector and rocked the enclosure. The crowd behind us were great and we headbanged together.

Some of us took picture and videos. The organisers disallowed it and i was busted. Submitted my camera to the lockers and i continued to rock on. WanDope used his camera and got several shots. Click here if you want to see our pictures for the night. Pictures courtesy of WanDope.

It was one of the best things that happened in my life. I will never forget that night. Thank you, Dream Theater.